COLUMBUS, Ohio -- After a recent Ohio State practice, Nick Bosa sank into a couch in coach Urban Meyer's office.
From the outside, Bosa would seem to be carrying a unique burden on his shoulders. His father, John, and older brother, Joey, both were first-round NFL draft picks, playing the same position he does, defensive end, and wearing the same number, 97.
His maternal uncle, Eric Kumerow, also was a first-round pick after earning Big Ten Defensive Lineman of the Year honors at Ohio State and helping the Buckeyes to two conference titles.